Honest behavior is an expectation for all students in the San Dieguito Union High School District. The purpose of this regulation is to create and maintain an ethical academic atmosphere.
Specific types of academic dishonesty which will not be tolerated are defined below:
Cheating on Tests
Any intentions giving of or use of external assistance relating to an examination, test, or quiz without express permission of the teacher. This includes looking on another student's paper, sharing answers, or copying another student's paper.
Fabrication
Any intentional falsification or invention of data citation, or other authority in an academic exercise.
Unauthorized Collaboration
While collaboration is often encouraged, unauthorized collaboration is not permitted.
Plagiarism
Any intentional representation of another's ideas, words, or work as
one's own. Plagiarism includes the misuse of published material,
electronic material, and/or the work of other students. The original
writer who intentionally shares his/her paper for another to copy,
without the permission of the teacher, is also engaged in plagiarism.
Alteration of Materials
Any intentional and unauthorized alteration of student, teacher, or library materials.
Forgery
Any unauthorized signing of another person's name to school related documents.
Theft
Any theft of materials.
Transfer of Unauthorized Materials
Any giving or selling of unauthorized materials.
Consequences for Academic Dishonesty
Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated thoroughly
and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken consistent with Board policy.
Depending on the severity of the offense one or more of the following consequences may occur:
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